Note: Some parts can be upgraded or replaced by the customer. These parts are referred to as Customer Replaceable Units, or CRUs. Lenovo expressly identifies CRUs as such, and provides documentation with instructions when it is appropriate for customers to replace those parts. You must closely follow all instructions when performing such replacements.
In addition many mobile products such as notebook computers utilize a rechargeable battery pack to provide system power when in portable mode. Batteries supplied by Lenovo for use with your product have been tested for compatibility and should only be replaced with Lenovo approved parts.
Windows Vista , Microsoft Windows XP, or Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system Note: Lenovo offers limited support for computers with Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, or Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me) desktop operating systems. Installing the drive Your ThinkPad computer includes a help system, Access ThinkPad, that provides drive installation instructions specific to your computer.
Locating the drive controls The following diagram shows the location of the controls on the front of the drive. 1 Power light: This light is visible when the drive is in use. 2 Eject button: Press this button to eject a DVD or CD. 3 Manual eject hole: Use this emergency release to eject a DVD or CD when the Eject button does not work.
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Attention: Do not use force or insert foreign objects to open the tray. If your tray does not open when you press the Eject button, see “Manually ejecting a disc” for more information. Securing a disc in a vertically mounted drive The drive has four retainers molded into the loading tray for vertical mounting operation.
Your drive can use many different types of media. Not all media is used in the same ways. The following sections describe what you can do with the different media types. Using DVD-RAM media DVD-RAM media is available in bare-disc or cartridge form. To use cartridge media in your drive, you must first remove the disc from the cartridge.
To return the disc to the cartridge, align the label side of the disc 1 with the DVD-RAM cartridge label side. Insert the disc and close the cartridge lid 2 . A clicking sound will occur when the lid closed. Precautions for handling Be careful when handling the removed disc.
DVD-RW discs can be erased and rewritten, but can be used only with newer MR- and DVD-RW-compatible DVD-ROM drives. You can use DVD-RW discs to back up, store, and update files or to copy files from another DVD. For more information on using the software, refer to the Multimedia Center for Think Offerings and DLA help information on the Software and User’s Guide Super CD.
The CSS specification divides the world into seven unique regions. Content designated for one region cannot be read by playback systems in another region. While CSS is used to prevent digital copies of the DVD content, another technology devised by Macrovision is used to prevent analog copies of the DVD content.
If the ″use with DLA″ menu item is not selected in Windows XP, Windows XP CD recording will be used. Using Multimedia Center for Think Offerings application You can use the Multimedia Center for Think Offerings application to burn data, audio, video, CD and DVDs.
To copy a disc, complete these steps: 1. Start the Multimedia Center for Think Offerings application. 2. Click the Copy page. 3. Click the task Copy a disc. 4. Insert the disc that you want to copy. 5. Click the Record button. 6.
Enabling DMA for Windows XP To change the DMA parameter setting from the Windows XP desktop, complete these steps 1. Click Start. 2. Click Control Panel. 3. Click Switch to classic view. 4. Double-click System. 5. Click the Hardware tab. 6.
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In the Device Manager tab, open the ’+’ for DVD/CD-ROM drives, right-click on your drive, and select Properties. 4. Select the Properties tab and check the Enable Digital Audio checkbox, as shown in the figure below. Appendix A. Customizing the device driver configuration settings...
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To enable Digital Audio Playback in Windows Media Player, complete these steps: 1. Open Windows Media Player. 2. Select Tools→Options... from the Media Player menu. 3. Select the CD Audio tab and check the Digital Playback box, as shown in the figure below. ThinkPad DVD Ultrabay Slim Burner User ’s Guide...
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Complete these steps: 1. Your video device driver needs an update to enable overlay support. Contact the manufacturer of your video adapter or your computer for updates. 2. The resolution of your screen might be too high. Try setting the resolution to 800 x 600 x 16 bpp at 60 DVD movies do not start automatically when inserted into the drive.
DVD-R DVD+R 1. Product-description data represents Lenovo’s design objectives and is provided for comparative purposes; actual results might vary based on a variety of factors. This product data does not constitute a warranty. Data is subject to change without notice.
Appendix D. Service and Support The following information describes the technical support that is available for your product, during the warranty period or throughout the life of your product. Refer to the Lenovo Limited Warranty for a full explanation of Lenovo warranty terms.
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If the product does not function as warranted during the warranty period, you may obtain warranty service by contacting Lenovo or an approved service provider. Each of them is referred to as a ″Service Provider.″ A list of Service Providers and their telephone numbers is available at www.lenovo.com/ support/phone.
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If your Service Provider determines that it is unable to either repair or replace your product, your sole remedy is to return the product to your place of purchase or to Lenovo and your purchase price will be refunded.
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Limitation of Liability Lenovo is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your product only while it is 1) in your Service Provider’s possession or 2) in transit in those cases in which the Service Provider is responsible for the transportation.
A warranty period of 1 year on parts and 1 year on labor means that Lenovo provides warranty service during the first year of the warranty period (or a longer period as required by law).
After the product has been repaired or exchanged, it will be made available for your collection. Failure to collect the product may result in your Service Provider disposing of the product as it sees fit. For Mail-in Service, the product will be returned to you at Lenovo’s expense, unless your Service Provider specifies otherwise.
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Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.
Lenovo encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. Lenovo offers a variety of programs and services to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products. Information on product recycling offerings can be found on Lenovo’s Internet site at http://www.pc.ibm.com/ww/lenovo/about/environment/.
Consult an authorized dealer or service representative for help. Lenovo is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Lenovo no puede aceptar responsabilidad alguna si este producto deja de satisfacer dichos requisitos de protección como resultado de una modificación no recomendada del producto, incluyendo el ajuste de tarjetas de opción que no sean Lenovo.
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